Okra, also known as "Bhindi" in Hindi is very nutritious and healthy as it has low caloric value. With a bowl of Okra being only 33 Calories, they has tonnes of goodness in them. This article will guide you on how to make tasty yet simple Bhindi Sambhar which is a very common dish made in most Indian households :)

Ingredients

Bhindi (Okra)- 1/4 Kg

Toor Dal- 1 Cup

Onion- 1 Medium

Tomato- 2 Medium

Chili Powder- 1/2 Tsp

Zeera Methi Powder- 1/2 Tsp

Water- 2 Cups

Tamarind Juice

Steps

1

In a pan heat some oil and sauté the bhindi for 5-10 mins with some curd

2

Meanwhile Boil 1 cup of Toor dal with little turmeric and asefotida

3

Then, In a heavy bottomed pan heat oil. Add Mustard seeds, once they pop, add in Cumin, Curry leaves, a pinch of Asefotida, and crushed Garlic and sauté for a few seconds

4

The add the Onion, Tomato, and sprinkle some salt. Sprinkling salt helps the tomato cook faster. You May also add tomato puree